Arizona GOP feud intensifies as Meghan McCain clashes with Turning Point group

Republicans faced significant setbacks in Arizona's midterm elections, with Democrats gaining control of the state House, Senate, and governor's office for the first time in six decades, Raw Story reported.

This political shift has revived a longstanding feud within Arizona's GOP, particularly between Meghan McCain and Charlie Kirk's Turning Point political group, according to Raw Story.

The dispute escalated after CNN commentator S.E. Cupp suggested Arizona Republicans consider McCain-aligned candidates following the GOP's losses. Tyler Bowyer, Turning Point Action's COO, responded by criticizing McCain-backed candidate Martha McSally's Senate defeats.

Meghan McCain addressed the conflict by stating she has declined media requests to comment out of respect for Charlie Kirk and his widow but expressed confusion over Turning Point's antagonism toward her family during this period of reflection and unity.

The feud highlights ongoing divisions within the Arizona Republican Party as it grapples with recent electoral outcomes and internal disagreements.

What we're watching: How this intra-party conflict might influence Arizona GOP strategies and candidate selections moving forward.